Thinking about purchasing a Friedrich portable air conditioner? Wondering if their brand is right for you? Listed below are 4 Friedrich models and their descriptions in order to help guide you in your decision.
Friedrich P12B
This model has 11600 BTU and is known for cooling a room up to 40% faster than the typical portable air conditioner. This unit has a self evaporative system, 3 different fan speeds, a 24 hour timer, dehumidifies, an exhaust hose and window kit, LCD remote control, and caster wheels. It has an EER of 8.8. This model is great for bedrooms, offices, sunrooms, and workshops. It is average in size and weight being 33 ½” H x 19 ¼” W x 15 ½” D and 86lbs.
Friedrich P09B
With 9800 BTU this unit can cool a smaller room than the model listed above. However, this model is environmentally friendly by using R410A refrigerant. It is also more energy efficient having a 9.4 EER. It shares all the same great features and functions as the P-12B. Its dimensions are also the same.
Friedrich P09A
This model is nearly identical to the P09B with the same features and functions. It only has 9000 BTU and an even higher EER of 9.6. Combined with its R410A refrigerant makes it even more environmentally friendly than the P09B.
Friedrich ZoneAire P12A
This model has the same dimensions and weight as all the other Friedrich portable air conditioners. It has 11500 BTU and 8.9 EER. It uses R-22A refrigerant which is also environmentally friendly.
Friedrich portable air conditioners all share the same features, functions, and dimensions. So if you are certain that a Friedrich portable air conditioner is what you would like to purchase, it all depends on the amount of BTU that you need. The Friedrich models P12B and P12A can cool a room of about 300sq ft. The P09A can cool a room of about 200sq ft and the P09B has the capacity to cool a room of about 250sq ft. It also depends on how much sun the room in which you are trying to cool gets during the day. If it is a sunroom, you may want to go a bit higher in BTU than what is recommended. However, in any other room, make sure you choose an air conditioner with the proper amount of BTU. This will prevent your air conditioner from producing even more excess condensation which can damage the unit itself as well as your floor. In any case, Friedrich is a reputable brand and you should be pleased with your purchase as long as you use your portable unit properly. You may want to take into consideration that not all of their models are as eco-friendly as the others. If being eco-friendly and saving energy is important to you, buy one of the units that have a higher EER. The higher the EER, the more energy you save. Buying a Friedrich portable air conditioner is a wise choice.